After a week which brought the winter's first heavy rain, it was somewhat of a surprise that the council declared the Cadogan pitch playable, but on a warm Saturday afternoon for December, Prime took on FC Revolution for the second time in a month.

Prime were missing goalkeeper Kerton plus centre-back Cary and left-winger Flamank - all of whom had been instrumental in The Numbers' November resurgence. Jamie Barker made a welcome return between the sticks with Barnham returning in defence and Sander completing the midfield.

Referee Bartholomew had pulled out just hours before kick-off, meaning that Goldsmith had to reluctantly assume refereeing duties for the day.

The visitors kicked off with a bare 11 due to key man Josh McNabb being stuck in traffic. Prime were out of the traps quickly and Barker and Overy both looked lively in the opening exchanges before Prime took the lead on 5 minutes.

Abu stepped up and took a free-kick from mid-way inside the Revolution half. The ball was aimed in at the near post and although Barker got close, nobody actually got a touch and the ball bounced in beyond the keeper who was perhaps expecting a deflection.

Prime were dominant and they should have increased their lead in the first 20 minutes but the final ball was lacking and sometimes shots were rushed when there was time to take a touch.

It was a lacklustre opening half hour and Prime allowed Revolution back into the game by switching off and making some basic errors. Luckily for Prime, Gilbert and Ellis did not switch off and stand-in keeper Barker looked very assured and made some good catches and punches clear.

Despite Revolution shading possession, Prime were still the ones creating chances with Barker having a header cleared off the line and Overy unlucky to see his shot cannon back off the crossbar.

Prime's best move of the half came when Barker and Abu linked up and the keeper did well to tip Barker's header over the bar.

So it was 1-0 at the break and Revolution immediately sent on the late-arriving McNabb to try and pull the visitors back into the game.

It was all hands to the pump for the first 10 minutes of the half as Revolution forced a series of corners and free-kicks as The Numbers struggled to get out of their half, but more brave keeping from Barker plus some dominant aerial defending from Ellis ensured that the home side kept their lead.

It was a lead that was doubled on the hour mark when Prime broke well down the right. Barker put the ball into the box and Henshall's touch took the ball towards Overy and Sander at the back post and Sander kept his nerve to slot home.

A crucial moment came minutes later when McNabb eluded Gilbert and Ellis, but Barker came rushing out and made a fine tackle when a goal seemed the only outcome.

Overy had again worked hard but he was replaced with 25 minutes left by Gray who went straight up front in a bid to hold the ball up and relieve some of the pressure.

Revolution's best way back into the game seemed to come down their left-wing with Barnham suffering a torrid 10 minute spell mid-way through the second period - having defended impeccably in the first half. There was a big let off when both Gilbert and Barnham should have cleared - leaving the visiting striker one on one with Barker - but fortunately for Prime he pulled his shot just wide.

Prime effectively killed the game with 20 minutes left after Coleman rolled the ball into Gray in the box and the Scotsman held off his man before smashing home his first goal for Prime - having rolled his man expertly. His "shirt-over-the-head" celebration helped answer the question "who ate all the pies?"!!

Revolution did pull one back with 10 minutes left as McNabb finally beat Barker with a cool finish. Goulding came on to replace Sander and his experience helped Prime through the final stages - in fact Prime should have added a 4th but Gray had a shot saved by the keeper with Barker screaming for a pass which would have left him with an open goal.

There was still time for some more heroics from the Barker with the gloves on as he came out and juggled a through-ball - but it was his and Prime's day and the final whistle sounded soon after.